Would you Jorafoam composters bear/critter proof?
18300
I purchased my Jorafirm over a year ago and have never had a problem. We live in a beach community, so do not have bears, but we do have a few raccoons and opposums. The latch has never been defeated by either animal. But a bear? I really don't know if they are dexterous enough to operate the latch.
18301
Critter proof? Yes. Bear proof? Depends. Can a bear open the doors? Doubtful. Could a bear pick it up and toss it? Yes. You will have flies and other bugs but not opossums or raccoons.
18302
It is all metal and has a secure latch like ones I have seen on bear boxes in national parks. You can add a lock or pin to keep them secure.
18303
Bear--absolutely not! Bears can rip locked car doors off. For opossum and raccoon, you can put a large cotter pin or padlock through the eye of the latch mechanism. I live in Wyoming, where we have lots of bears, even in town, and have a kid that did bear research for a master's thesis, so am somewhat familiar with what will hold up to bears. No, it won't hold up to a bear.
18304
Yes, the Jorafoam is critter proof (dogs, cats, raccoons, squirrels, etc). For the bear, I suppose if the bear was strong and determined enough, it could knock off the composter off the stand, but I doubt it would be able to open the com poster unit. Either way, I believe a bear attack would be unlikely.
2213673
It seems to be raccoon proof. Living on an acreage surrounded by woods, we used to have raccoons get into our garage frequently, when we just had a regular cat door. We have been using the Cat Mate door for nearly a year, and are thrilled that we have not had a raccoon (or possum, or stray Tomcat) able to get into the garage. We are even able to constantly leave dry catfood in a self-feeder for our 6 cats, and they are the only animals able to reach it!! We are so happy with this product.
153317
are you for real? give me a Break ! But if there is any animal in it let me know ill be collecting them; LOL.
1325789
Hi, sorry but I don't know where it was made but so far it is critter proof. Used to have a large open compost and now like having it enclosed. Has worked so far!
917447
I actually periodically wet outs to keep the composting going at a satisfactory rate (though, undoubtedly this is needed because I live in Southern California) as water/moisture escapes very easily via the many holes. We missed our usual heavy-to-torrential spring rains here (drought!) so I can't say what would happen under those conditions, but I seriously doubt you would have any issues. The bottom is open (it is a roll of material) and the sides are very well perforated.
1843641
I have a Garden Gourmet compost which looks exactly like this one. I don't if Garden Gourmet still exists but I've had it for 20 yrs (I have two). I live is southern Calif. Our city wanted people to compost so they had a special from a local nursery and I got two. Time has finally taken a toll on one of them so I am looking to replace it with this model. This past summer, a portion of the lower wall cracked so the door doesn't stay closed. The other compost has had no issues up this point, even after 20 yrs. There hasn't been any UV issues.
568331
Don't know. Still waiting months later. Because the composter lets rain seep in, the material stays too wet to compost properly. I tried adding more dry material, but it just gets wet after the next rain and the barrel is extremely difficult to rotate when the composting material gets wet and heavy. Also, one of the bushings that the horizontal pipe goes thru is already cracked due to the weight of the wet compost. Don't think I would buy this one.
937712
Bears are rarely seen here in the farmlands, but I suspect they wouldn't be deterred. They are more likely after your trash than a garden. It might be worth a try though.
2184894
I don't see this on the list of zombie apocalypse approved gear currently, better check with the manufacturer. I work mostly with polymers, elastomers, alloys and the substances to treat and finish them. Very seldom do I work with biologics. At least, not intentionally. The fridge could use a cleaning though...
1082474
No - if your composting vegetation (no meet) there doesn't seem to be much animal attraction. Occasionally mice get in, but if you stir your compost regularly, that would take care of that (I'm not a regular mixer of compost). I also put flat patio blocks around my composter that seems to prevent digging. But, if you do that, make sure that you're not blocking air flow. It's best to put them flush with the ground. And I don't recommend putting an impervious bottom below the composter. I like the worms and insects to get in and help the decay.
796073
I haven't had any problems with any kind of animals or rodents in my 2 bins and I don't do anything extra to reinforce them. When I mix mine up, I use the special mixer you can get to stir you bin...works fine! Composting made easy :)
2259369
Greetings, It is definitely not bug proof. The top where the hanger comes out is rather large. It only had a cut out for the hanger so it would be easy entry for any tiny critters. Hope this helps!
353768
I live in a suburban area where I've never seen a rat, but there are many, many squirrels, raccoons, skunks and the occasional possum. Nothing has chewed anything on our composters, and we bought the first of the two we own a couple of years ago. With all rounded edges, I imagine that a rat would have difficulty getting its nasty teeth around anything to chew.
1675160
No problem with critters; instead, a problem with the dry New Mexico climate. Couldn't keep the worm's soil evenly moist, even with the bins in the shade. I think raccoons would indeed be a problem, but you can defeat them by anchoring the lid down with something--and making sure the legs are stable so the 'coons can't knock the farm over.
1997518
I don't see why not. I just pulled one out of my box and gently pulled on it and it was very easy to tear, therefore, it should compost pretty easily.
274527
No. I already got a bear for buying qualifying items earlier this month. I just tested to see if a second bear would be free if I added something qualifying and it was.
1662885
Thank you for your question regarding the Bell & Howell Motion Activated Solar Animal Repeller. We spoke with the manufacture and, unfortunately, no, this product will not work on groundhogs.